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Anemia, Acute : Article by Daniel Kahsai, MD
Anemia, Acute - Anemia is characterized by a reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells (RBCs), the amount of hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red blood cells (hematocrit). Anemia is classified as acute or chronic. Acute anemia denotes a precipitous drop in the RBC population due to hemolysis or acute hemorrhage. In the emergency department (ED), acute hemorrhage is by far the most common etiology. This chapter also discusses other causes of acute ...

Antibody Resource Page
Here are some online educational resources about antibodies. This page is divided into sections for those interested in research (with an emphasis on immunology related websites), educational (for teachers), and health (e.g. screening, allergy, and vaccine) resources.

Bliss
BLISS, the premature baby charity, was founded more than 20 years ago by parents concerned by the lack of adequate resources in the UK for babies needing special care or neonatal intensive care. Over the years BLISS has evolved to become the leading national charity concerned with the care of premature babies or sick newborn babies as well support of their parents.

Chorea Gravidarum : Article by Tarakad S Ramachandran, MD
Chorea Gravidarum - Chorea gravidarum (CG) is the term given to chorea occurring during pregnancy. This is not an etiologically or pathologically distinct morbid entity but a generic term for chorea of any cause starting during pregnancy. Chorea is an involuntary abnormal movement, characterized by abrupt, brief, nonrhythmic, nonrepetitive movement of any limb, often associated with nonpatterned facial grimaces.CG is regarded as a syndrome rather than a specific disease entity.Incidence Most of the more common and serious movement disorders rarely ...

Diabetic Nephropathy : Article by Sandeep S Soman, MD, MBBS, DNB
Diabetic Nephropathy - Diabetic nephropathy is a clinical syndrome characterized by persistent albuminuria (>300 mg/24 h or >200 mcg/min) that is confirmed on at least 2 occasions 3-6 months apart, a relentless decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and elevated arterial blood pressure.Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of chronic renal failure in the US and other Western societies. It is also one of the most significant long-term complications in terms of morbidity and mortality for individual patients with diabetes. ...

Duodenal Ulcers : Article by Shane M Devlin, MD
Duodenal Ulcers - Duodenal ulcer (DU) is a common condition characterized by the presence of a well-demarcated break in the mucosa that may extend into the muscularis propria of the duodenum. More than 95% of DUs are found in the first part of the duodenum; most are less than 1 cm in diameter. Proper diagnosis of DU is important because prompt initiation of treatment can effectively prevent potentially serious complications. ...

Dystocia Treatment and Symptoms
Dystocia (antonym eutocia) is an abnormal or difficult childbirth or labour. Approximately a fifth of human labors have dystocia

Embryonic Demise : Article by Faye C Laing, MD
Embryonic Demise - The embryonic phase of development is complete by the end of the 10th menstrual or gestational week (this corresponds to 10 weeks following the onset of the last normal menstrual period). During this critical period of development, a single fertilized cell undergoes dramatic transformation as the cell mass evolves into major organs and a recognizable human form. Because of the complex sequence of events that occurs during this short time period, it is not unusual for complications ...

Epilepsy in Adults with Mental Retardation : Article by Norberto Alvarez, MD
Epilepsy in Adults with Mental Retardation - People with mental retardation do not conform to a homogeneous group. Frequency, characteristics, and prognosis of the epileptic disorder in these individuals are strongly related to the cause of mental retardation. Identification of the cause of mental retardation facilitates understanding of the epileptic disorder. Thus, it makes more sense to discuss epilepsy in individuals with mental retardation in the context of well-defined clinical entities. (See Epilepsy in Children with Mental Retardation where a ...

Female Sexual Dysfunction Treatment and Symptoms
Sexual problems are generally defined as any problem that occurs in the course of sexual activity, including: Not being in the mood Trouble becoming aroused, which usually involves being too "dry" Difficulty having orgasms Pain during sex or pain related to sexual activity Most women experience these from time to time. It is when they are persistent that they become problematic for the woman and her partner.

Fertility Treatment Options
Learn the facts about fertility. Find out about initial and advanced fertility treatments from Serono. Fertility LifeLines™ is a free, confidential educational service about fertility.

Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome research unit,headed by Dr. Ann Streissguth, University of Washington. Website includesFAS resources, parent support groups worldwide, an international events calendar, and the unit's findings.

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